Evolution is a master recycler. It often uses old structures (or ancient genes) for new jobs. The mammalian ear is a perfect example. Over the eons, the jawbones of our fish ancestors became three ...

A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals that both structures ...

Joe Surfer asks: What? Excuse me? I didn’t catch that? What did you say? Could you repeat that? Huh? Sound familiar? Well then maybe you or some surfer you know suffers from exostosis of the external ...

In the inner ear, there are two different types of sensory cells that are responsible for hearing. An MHH research team has now identified the molecular switch for the formation of these inner and ...

The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of ...

India, March 18 -- Social media trends increasingly promote using 100 percent pure essential oils to remove earwax. However, ear specialists caution that the practice may be unnecessary and ...